About Janja

 

Janja Prokić is a Serbian-born designer based in Prague. Trained in painting and sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, she later completed her studies in the Eva Eisler Studio at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design. There, she began focusing on conceptual jewellery, viewing it as small sculptures that can be worn on the body.


For Janja, jewellery is not merely a visual expression; it must carry a deeper meaning. Each of her collections is, in some way, inspired by her personal life—she refers to them as her diaries. Her work draws inspiration from the history of art, shamanism, symbolism, as well as her childhood, dreams, and fairy tales. Above all, nature plays a crucial role in her life and serves as her greatest muse.


Each of Janja's collections is unique, exploring different themes, and the designer also specialises in creating bespoke pieces. Her works have been exhibited worldwide, from Prague to Munich, Florence, London, and New York. In addition to jewellery, she continues to create fine art objects and participates in fine art exhibitions.

 

About brand

 

Designed for likeminded individuals with a curious approach to contemporary luxury and a fresh perspective on wearing jewellery, Janja creates timeless pieces that are miniature wearable sculptures. These pieces represent specific symbols, each telling its own unique story. Each collection is imbued with meaning, drawing on the designer’s fascination with nature, symbolism, mythology, and art history.

Janja offers luxury jewellery that can be worn every day, as well as one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect the personality of the wearer. Pieces are worn by many notable figures across various fields. Using only the highest quality materials, including gold, high-quality diamonds, and gemstones, all pieces are meticulously handcrafted in her workshop in Prague.

In 2017, Janja opened her first showroom in Prague. In 2022, she expanded her brand with her first store, which offers more than just a jewellery shop. The space also includes a private lounge for exclusive visits and an art gallery showcasing works by artists whose creations resonate with Janja's vision.

Visiting Janja’s showroom offers a comprehensive experience of her approach to art, jewellery, and lifestyle, as the space itself was designed by her.

Education

2011 - 2013 Academy of Arts Architecture & Design, Prague / K.O.V. studio of Eva Eisler
2010 - 2011 Academy of Arts Architecture & Design, Prague / sculpture studio of Kurt Gebauer
2006 - 2010 Academy of Fine Arts, Prague / painting studio of Vladimír Skrepl
2001 - 2005 College and High Art School of Václav Hollar, Prague / ceramics and porcelain
1998 - 2001 Mensa Gymnasium

Prizes

2022 Czech Grand Design 2021 Jewelry Designer of the Year / Nomination
2021 Czech Grand Design Awards 2020 Jewelry Designer of the Year / nominace
2020 Designblok '20 Best Jewelry Collection / Nomination
2020 Czech Grand Design Awards 2019 Jewelry Designer of the Year / nominace
2019 Designblok '19 Best Jewelry Collection / Nomination
2019 Czech Grand Design Awards 2018 Jewelry Designer of the Year / Winner
2018 Designblok '18 Best Jewelry Collection / Nomination
2017 Czech Grand Design Awards 2016 Jewelry Designer of the Year / Nomination
2016 Czech Grand Design Awards 2015 Jewelry Designer of the Year / Nomination
2015 Czech Grand Design Awards 2014 Jewelry Designer of the Year / Winner
2014 Designblok '14 Best Jewelry Collection / Nomination
2014 Czech Grand Design Awards 2013 Jewelry Designer of the Year / Finalist, 3rd Place
2013 Designblok '13 Best Jewelry Collection and Presentation / Nomination
2013 Designblok '13 Best Jewelry Collection / Winner
2013 Czech Grand Design 2012 Jewelry Designer of the Year / Finalist, 2nd Place
2012 Designblok '12 Best Jewelry Collection / Nomination
2012 Designblok '12 Talent Card
2012 Czech Grand Design 2011 Jewelry Designer of the Year / Nomination
2011 Designblok '11 Best Jewelry Collection / Nomination

Exhibitions

2024 Designblok '24, Prague
2021 Janja Prokić – Object?, Neumannka Gallery, Prachatice
2021 Monika Pascoe Mikyšková, Janja Prokić – Poetry about cells and seeds, East Slovak Gallery, Košice
2021 Designblok '21, Prague
2021 The Czech Joy, Dům radost, exhibition related to Designblok '21, Prague
2020 Moravian Gallery – Design, exhibition related to Designblok '20, Prague
2020 Designblok '20, Prague
2019 Designblok '19, Prague
2019 On the Road, Galerie Manzee, Nijmegen, Netherlands
2018 The Flowers, Hauch Gallery, Obecní dvůr, Prague
2018 Designblok '18, Prague
2016 Open Space - Mind Maps: Positions in Contemporary Jewelry, Kulturhuset Stadteatern, Stockholm, Sweden
2016 Abrakadabra, Czech Centres, Stockholm, Sweden
2016 Bratislava Design Week, Bratislava, Slovakia
2016 Designblok '16, Prague
2015 Florence Design Week, Florence, Italy
2015 Once Upon a Time, London Fashion Week, London, Great Britain
2015 DOMUS - poutní místo současného designu, Main exhibition of Plzeň 2015 European Capital of Culture, DEPO2015, Plzeň
2015 Hidden Language of Flowers: Floral Symbolism in Asian Art and Its Reflection in Contemporary Art and Design
2015 Schmuck 2015 + Studio K.O.V., ZIBA Museum, Prague
2015 Czech Grand Design 2015, National Technical Museum, Prague
2015 Designblok '15, Prague
2014 In the Mood, Czech Centre, Munich
2014 Erotica in Art, Fox Gallery, Prague
2014 Designblok '14, Prague
2013 Inner Fox, City Surfer Office, Prague
2013 Czech Grand Design 2013, National Technical Museum, Prague
2013 Designblok Premier Fashion Week, Křehký, Prague
2013 Designblok '13, Prague
2012 Academy of Arts, Architecture & Design 2012, DOX, Prague
2012 LOOT, MAD Museum, New York, USA
2012 ODRAZit PORAZit, City Surfer Office, Prague
2012 Czech Grand Design 2012, National Technical Museum, Prague
2012 Designblok '12, Prague
2011 Exhibitions with the Studio of Sculpture of Kurt Gebauer, Academy of Arts Architecture and Design, Křivoklát + Mladá Boleslav + Prague + Vienna, Austria
2011 Czech Grand Design 2011, National Technical Museum, Prague
2011 Designblok '11, Prague
2010 Best of Klausury, The Chemistry Gallery, Prague

*01. 04. 1984 Belgrade, Serbia
• since 1993 lives in Prague, Czech Republic

Janja Prokić

Janja Prokić